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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
5
A historical notice promotes a washing frock with embroidered details and piping to match a skirt. The item is listed under Hoyle’s catalog with a date of 11/9, indicating a sale or display in a Cambria location. The description emphasizes fabric, embroidery, and coordinated trim, reflecting period fashion advertising.
Testimony at the Industrial Disputes Act inquiry reveals tramway revenue clerks erred issuing tickets with misprints. Edger Alexander, a Balmain line conductor, recounts dismissal for alleged cash irregularities and argues state of unrest and alleged witness manipulation influenced the case.
Frank MCarthy and Harry Ragen faced Darlinghurst Sessions with charges of stealing and receiving 196 bags from Avaiailan Gaslight Company Limited. Carthy pleaded guilty to stealing and remanded. Ragen pleaded not guilty. Verdict found Ragen guilty. Carthy to be sentenced.
Medical Officer of Health reports typhoid cases clustered in North Botany and Glebe linked to a dairy outbreak where 39 cases affected 31 dwellings. Investigation found dairy employees healthy, dairy structures poorly kept, and an unusual three month spread with outbreaks stretching into adjoining suburbs. Authorities note failures in outbreak power and urge sanitation and sewer system reforms to prevent future infections.
A fragment notes a device or item titled PortiaR Tee Pepe seven inches in length connected to today’s events. It mentions Peart Seng Wht and womwpierton TRS Sa in unclear context, with no clear actions or outcomes.
Police court crowded as 45 Chinese arrested in Redfern for alleged gambling at two houses. Dealers and workers charged with illegal gaming under the Gaming Act and remanded on application of officers. Separate case involved a Chinese group linked to the same street premises with further remand.
A jury at Murrurundi returned a verdict that William Donaldson Prentice an ophthalmic physician was killed by a deranged condition of his mind followed by an assault during a railway incident. The coroner noted possible robbery as a factor and recommended medical treatment.
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